Agriculture - Teacher Education
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Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in
Agriculture - Teacher Education (114)
The agriculture education concentration will prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in agricultural education and teacher licensure (Grades 9-12) in the state of Illinois.
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Transfer Considerations
Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.
Note: All agriculture majors need to be computer literate. You must be able to negotiate an operating system such as Windows or Linux; access the Internet; and use word processing, database and spreadsheet software. CIS 109 recommended for students in need of these skills.
- The Agricultural education major leads to professional educator license with 9-12 endorsement in the state of Illinois. To teach in Illinois public schools, teachers must be licensed by the state of Illinois. Information regarding Illinois standards for Professional Educator license is available on the Illinois Board of Education Website at www.isbe.net. Per Illinois law, a criminal background investigation will be required on applicants for employment. Students who have questions about this law should seek counseling with SVCC faculty or advising staff early in their program to determine if specific criminal background convictions may have an effect on their participation and eligibility.
- Completion of AGR 170 is highly recommended. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to choose additional Agriculture core courses.
- For future agricultural teacher resources, go to www.isbe.net/Pages/Ag-Future-Teachers.aspx
Competitive Admissions
Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not by itself guarantee admission.
For agriculture teacher education:
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), dependent on the transfer school requirements, is required for program admission.
- Students will also need to achieve a C or better grade in general education and major
coursework.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising 815-835-6354
- Kevin M. Larsen, Assistant Professor of Agriculture 815-835-6279
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 66-69 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 16-18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry with Lab | 4-5 Hours | |
| AGR170 | Intro to Agriculture Education | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to Agricultural Education programs and delivery systems state and federal policies the nature of teaching in school and non-school settings types and purposes of Agricultural Education program components approaches to teaching teacher characteristics community relationships educational change and innovation trends and developments in Agricultural Education. A general study of the nature of Agricultural Education along with its opportunities and responsibilities will be explored.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweekIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 911 | ||
| EDU105 | Prep for Careers in Education | 2 Hours |
| This course introduces the student to licensure standards course sequences and skills required for education majors. Students will be introduced to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and will become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of teachers and the dispositions of effective teachers. Students will be exposed through observation activities to varying grade levels classrooms with the purpose of aiding in choosing the correct licensure path.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lectureweek | ||
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
| This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing.Prerequisite Required placement score on approved English placement test high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099.3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
| The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite None1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lecweek | ||
| MAT203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 4 Hours |
| The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits continuity the derivative rules of differentiation the indefinite and definite integral. Trigonometric functions are dealt with. Some applications are related rates graphing extreme value problems and Newtons method for finding roots of equations.Prerequisite A grade of C or better in MAT 121 College Algebra AND MAT 122 Trigonometry OR appropriate placement see current placement score prerequisite chart 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-1 MTH 901LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| MAT220 | Finite Mathematics | 3 Hours |
| A study of some major topics in finite mathematics interest annuities matrix theory matrix operations solutions of systems of inequalities linear programming by graphing and Simplex methods principles of counting and probability. Applications of these topics in the fields of business management economics and social science as well as natural science are included.Prerequisite Grade of C or better in MAT 121 OR appropriate placement see current placement score prerequisite chart3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 906LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| MAT221 | Calc for Bus & Soc Science | 4 Hours |
| A brief course in elementary differential and integral calculus. Primarily for students of business economics and social science with emphasis on applications. Prerequisite MAT 121 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement score or four years of college preparatory high school mathematics with grades of C or higher OR Math 3 with a grade of C or higher. 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-BLectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| MAT240 | Elementary Statistics | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including measures of central tendency measures of dispersion probability theoretical and empirical distribution estimation tests of hypotheses linear regression and correlation.Prerequisite a grade of C or better in MAT 081 or MAT 078 or higher OR concurrent enrollment in MAT 040 OR appropriate placement score see current placement score prerequisite chart3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 902LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Second Semester - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| Personal Health and Development | 1 Hour | |
| AGR102 | Intro to Agriculture Econom | 4 Hours |
| An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles production costs supply and revenue profit maximization consumption and demand price elasticity market price determination and competitive versus noncompetitive market models. These principles are applied to agriculture and the role of agriculture in the United States and world economies. Other topics include a survey of the world food situation natural human and capital resources commodity product marketing and agricultural problems and policies.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 901LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| AGR109 | Soil Science | 4 Hours |
| An introduction to the chemical physical and biological properties of soils the origin classification and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production the management and conservation of soils and the environmental impact of soil use.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 904 LectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 lab hoursweek | ||
| ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
| An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 901RLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| PSC163 | Am Government & Politics | 3 Hours |
| Students will examine American constitutional foundations and democratic values explore the role of public opinion and the character of the political process and understand the role of the media and interest groups in policy-making. Students will gain an understanding of how the major branches of the federal government work and improve skills in evaluating and analyzing current public policy issues. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S5 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Third Semester - 17-18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| * | EDU Electives | 3 Hours |
| ** | AGR Electives | 4 Hours |
| Humanities | 3 Hours | |
| Life Science (BIO) with Lab | 4-5 Hours | |
| PSY103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Hours |
| This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts theories principles and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological behavioral cognitive personality developmental abnormal and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S6 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Fourth Semester - 15 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| * | EDU Electives | 3 Hours |
| Humanities / Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| AGR142 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to the principles and practices in the development production and use of horticultural crops fruits vegetables greenhouse turf nursery floral and landscape. Includes the classification structure growth and development and environmental influences on horticultural plants horticultural technology and an introduction to the horticultural industries.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG905LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
| The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| HIS221 | American History to 1865 | 3 Hours |
| Students will examine the first interactions of Native American cultures European conquerors and enslaved Africans. They will compare the Spanish French and English experiences in North America and explore the events in the English colonies that led to revolution and independence. They will examine the constitution issues political clashes and social changes of the Federalist Jefferson and Jacksonian periods. Students will explore westward expansion immigration in the north and southern slave economy. They will consider the events of the decade of crisis that led to civil war and look closely at the war and its major consequences. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI IAI S2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| HIS222 | American History Since 1865 | 3 Hours |
| Students will examine American history from the Reconstruction Era to the present. They will gain an understanding of historical periods and events such as the Industrial Revolution the Gilded Age the Great Depression the two World Wars the Cold War the Age of Affluence and the Struggle For Racial and Gender Equality. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI IAI S2 901LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
Footnotes
* Choose from EDU 210, 220, 224, 275
** Choose from AGR 116, 201